Take stock of what you have, and save a little where you can

That's the advice of one financial coach to those feeling the squeeze.

ASB is predicting a 70-dollar increase in weekly living costs for the average family in 2024 - that's down from the 115-dollar increase this year.

Enable Me's Katie Wesney says people should thoroughly check all the places their money is going.

She says everything has to serve you in the current environment.

That way you get the little one percent gains that alleviate pressure and position you to grow your wealth.